Postdoc position in the field of nanotechnology

We are looking for a creative postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our research in the field of nanotechnology

Postdoc position in the field of nanotechnology

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Applications are invited for a Postdoc position in the field of nanotechnology in collaboration with Prof. Dominiek Reynaerts and Michael De Volder at the KULeuven – Department of Engineering, division PMA. In this project, we aim at the development of new techniques to create highly organized carbon electrodes with structural control over different length scales. These electrodes will be used for the study and optimisation of bioelectrochemical systems by the group of Prof. K. Rabaey at the University of Ghent.

The project will follow a methodical approach, bringing together different fields of expertise ranging from macro- and microscale manufacturing, to nanoscale surface modification. More precisely, the applicant will first investigate the microscale structuring of glassy carbon electrodes using micromilling and ultrasonic micromilling. Then, in a second phase, the applicant will look into nanoscale the decoration of the electrodes with carbon nanoparticles such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. Finally, the applicant will be involved in optimising the surface chemistry of these structures.

We will consider applicants with various backgrounds including material science, chemistry, and mechanical engineering. Applicants are required to have a PhD or being close to obtaining a PhD, to have experience in laboratory work, and to conduct research autonomously. Further, the applicant is required to work alongside team members located in the group of Prof. K. Rabaey at the University of Ghent, as well as those of Michael De Volder at the University of Cambridge.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Dominiek Reynaerts, tel.: +3216322640, mail: dominiek.reynaerts@mech.kuleuven.be or Mr. Michaël De Volder, tel.: +3216322526, mail: michael.devolder@mech.kuleuven.be.

 

You can apply for this job no later than March 31, 2014 via the online application tool

(Ref. BAP-2013-568)

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